Yoga for Digestive Health Series

Yoga for Digestive Health

Faculty: Andrew Beaumont, MD, PhD, C-IAYT, RYT-500, Jay Coldwell, RYT-200, iRest™ Level 2, Mary Hilliker, RDN, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT

Good digestion = better energy, health, mental clarity, comfort and less irritability. Yoga practices calibrated and individualized for symptoms and conditions can stimulate digestion when it is sluggish and slow and soothe your gut when it’s inflamed or overstimulated by stress and anxiety.

Learn more about how to use yoga postures, breathing, sound, iRest® meditation, diet, lifestyle, modern science and Ayurveda (ancient medicine of India) for better digestion. This lecture, discussion and yoga practice webinar class series will get you started with accessible and sustainable techniques to use at home and with traveling.

Home practice handouts and access to webinar recordings are included.

Themes, practices and iRest mediations for each week are as follows:

Week 1:
Lecture – Modern Science & Ancient Wisdom for Better Digestion with Andrew Beaumont, MD, PhD, RYT 500
Practice – What to Do for Gas & Bloating with Andrew Beaumont, MD, PhD, C-IAYT, RYT 500
iRest Meditation – Inner Resource & Intention with Jay Coldwell, RYT-200, Level 2 iRest Teacher

Week 2:
Lecture – Integrative Nutrition for Better Digestion – Restorative & Therapeutic Approaches with Mary Hilliker, RDN, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
Practice – What to Do for Irritable Bowel Symptoms with Mary Hilliker, RDN, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
iRest Meditation – BodySensing with Jay Coldwell, RYT-200, Level 2 iRest Teacher

Week 3:
Lecture – Once Your Gut Heals: Preventative Nutrition for Better Digestion with Mary Hilliker, RDN, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
Practice – Stimulating Digestive Fire for Constipation with Mary Hilliker, RDN, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
iRest Meditation – Welcoming Opposites with Jay Coldwell, RYT-200, Level 2 iRest Teacher

Week 4:
Lecture – Stress & Anxiety Management Techniques with Mary Hilliker, RDN, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
Practice – How to Manage Stress & Anxiety for Better Digestion with Mary Hilliker, RDN, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
iRest Meditation – iRest for Anxiety with Jay Coldwell, RYT-200, Level 2 iRest Teacher

Approved for Continuing Education for Yoga Teachers registered with Yoga Alliance.

Faculty:
Andrew Beaumont, MD, PhD, RYT-500, is a neurosurgeon specializing in diseases of the spine, with a research background in Physiology. On a personal level he has a deep interest in and training in Yoga, Ayurveda and other traditional medicine systems. He has academic interest in understanding the modern physiology and science behind ancient wellness and healing modalities, including breathing, sound, and meditation. He is a partner and teacher with 5 Koshas Yoga & Wellness and is faculty with the River Flow Yoga Teacher Training School. Dr. Beaumont will lecture on physiology, the stress response and digestion, and traditional medicine systems as well as teach Yoga Therapy practices in the class series

Jay Coldwell, RYT-200, is a Certified Viniyoga Wellness Instructor and iRest™ Level 2 Teacher as well as a partner with 5 Koshas Yoga & Wellness. He studies Vedic chant with Linda Spackman and is on the faculty of the River Flow Yoga Teacher Training School where he teaches Vedic chanting. Jay has cultivated a lifelong interest in scripture, sacred music and chant and contemplative practice. Jay will teach iRest® techniques, a meditation practice based on the ancient tradition of Yoga Nidra in this class series. iRest® techniques promote peace and wellbeing.

Mary Hilliker, RDN, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and a partner, Certified Viniyoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist with 5 Koshas Yoga & Wellness. She is the director and lead teacher for the River Flow Yoga Teacher Training School. Mary will lecture on Yoga Therapy and Integrative Nutrition as well as teach Yoga Therapy practices in this class series. One of her greatest joys is teaching accessible, sustainable and healing yoga to students, aspiring yoga teachers and experienced yoga teachers who are interested in learning more.

Purchase Access for 6 months

Contact Mary at mary@5koshasyoga.com if you need help with adapting the practices for you.

Are you a registered yoga teacher seeking continuing education?  Contact Mary Hilliker at mary@5koshasyoga.com for a certificate once you complete the course.